Shloka 6.66.5

कुम्भकर्णप्रस्थानम् तथा अङ्गदप्रेरणा (Kumbhakarna’s sortie and Angada’s rallying of the Vanaras)

Devanagari script

आत्मानमत्रविस्मृत्यवीर्याण्यभिजनानि च ।क्वगच्छतभयत्रस्ताःप्राकृताहरयोयथा ।।।।

Transliteration

ātmānam atra vismṛtya vīryāṇy abhijanāni ca | kva gacchata bhayatrastāḥ prākṛtā harayo yathā ||

Translation

Have you forgotten yourselves here—your valour and your noble lineage? Where are you running in fear, like mere ordinary monkeys?

Context

"Forgetting yourself, that you are warriors, not knowing by nature, being Vanaras where are you going?"

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vānara warriors

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Svadharma: one must act in accordance with one’s duty and true station; fear should not erase responsibility or identity.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada confronts the fleeing troops, reminding them of their strength and status to stop the retreat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral courage and truthful admonition—Aṅgada speaks frankly to awaken honour and duty.